March 2014 - KICTANet

Government to stop accepting manual payments in 3 weeks
by Dennis Kioko 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

Hi Taxpayers, An article in yesterday's Standard quotes the Information CS as saying government will stop accepting "manual" payments in 3 weeks. If that does happen, it will go quite a long way in stemming revenue leaks and improving service delivery for the government, saving the tax payer in revenue losses and increasing efficiency and service delivery. Let us all pray and fast that it really does happen https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mobile/?articleID=2000106758&story_title=st… -- with Regards: blog.denniskioko.com <http://www.denniskioko.com/>

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Re: [kictanet] Board cancels tender awarded to Olive Technologies to supply Standard One
by meshack emakunat 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

I like the old ICT board. Better it got involved in the discussions and policy advocacy ------------------------------ On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 2:11 PM PDT Mark Mwangi wrote: >As usual KICTANET is all talk little action outside the emails. I am yet to >see a revolution conducted by virtual means. > > >On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 5:19 PM, Lawrence Njogu <lnjogu(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > >> The ICTA board has the mandate to take a strategic approach to manage >> public sector policy formulation, strategic planning and supervision of ICT >> projects (from initiation to implementation). The schools laptop project is >> not a one off procurement and implementation initiative. It is supposed to >> be a multi-year engagement that will require h/ware and s/ware refresh >> every x years as the children progress through the school system. The >> procurement process is fully ingrained in the whole technology road map and >> vision realization. So, the entity that is in charge of developing ICT >> standards and policies within the government (read ICTA) should be fully >> engaged throughout the process as a stakeholder....not necessarily by >> running the show, but by engaging with the MoE to provide guidance and >> oversight. These government entities cannot succeed in technology their >> missions by working in silos. >> >> ------------------------------ >> From: Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com >> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 02:49:03 -0700 >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Board cancels tender awarded to Olive Technologies >> to supply Standard One >> CC: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> To: lnjogu(a)hotmail.com >> >> >> Great debate. Here is the mandate of ICTA from their website. As you can >> see, they should drive everything ICT. I hope PS Mr. Joseph Tiampati or >> Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiangi or ICTA CEO Dr. Victor Kyalo can >> contribute to the debate, even if the environment is as hot as it is. >> >> The ICT Authority shall enforce ICT standards in Government and enhance >> the supervision of its electronic communication under the national message, *"One >> Government, One Voice".* >> >> The following are the *functions of the ICT Authority:* >> >> - Set and enforce ICT standards & guidelines for the human resource, >> infrastructure, processes and system and technology for the public office >> and public service; and >> - Deploy and manage all ICT staff in the public service; >> - Facilitate and regulate the design, implementation and use of ICTs >> in the public service; >> - Promote ICT literacy and capacity; >> - Promote e-Government services; >> - Facilitate optimal electronic, electronic form, electronic record >> and equipment use in public service; >> - Promote ICT Innovation and enterprise; >> - Establish, develop & Maintain secure ICT Infrastructure & Systems >> - Supervise the design, development and implementation of critical ICT >> Projects across the Public Service. >> - Implement & Manage the Kenya National Spatial Data Initiative >> >> >> ______________________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya. >> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> >> >> On 13 March 2014 01:10, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> >> +1 Ngigi >> >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> >> +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim<http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> >> >> Blog: www.alyhussein.com >> >> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will >> have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Mar 13, 2014, at 10:33 AM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi(a)at.co.ke> wrote: >> >> Listers, >> >> IMO, KICTA ought to be smack-right in the middle of this! >> >> I don't know why we take ICT to be any different from any other Industry. >> As an example, if MoE wanted to build a 100 Storey Structure, wouldn't they >> have to involve Public Works in making the specifications for the building >> as well as evaluating the bids from the various contractors? >> >> But, when it comes to ICT, all over a sudden, everyone is an *expert*. MoE >> simply has no skills and expertise in-house to make the specifications, >> evaluate and project manage a project of this scope. >> >> The problem is, Cabinet Secretary ICT, quiet; KICT CEO quiet. Are we then >> surprised when these tenders end up going to the 'dogs'? >> >> Regards >> >> >> On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 9:48 AM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: >> >> Walu, Roy >> >> I respectfully disagree. One of the mandates of the ICTA is project >> management of key ICT initiatives. ( I stand corrected if I'm wrong). If >> you ask me, beyond policy, which I believe we are on top of, one of the key >> problems IT initiatives suffer from is Project Management of Government ICT >> Projects. This could also be one way of killing the corrupt networks that >> still seem to exist in the country. >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> >> +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim<http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim> >> >> Blog: www.alyhussein.com >> >> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will >> have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Mar 13, 2014, at 8:51 AM, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> @Roy, totally agree. ICT Authority is a policy level entity and in an >> ideal world should remain so. >> >> But you and I know Kenya is decades away from an ideal environment. Put >> simply, in Kenya if you dont control the money(read procurement) you can as >> well write and file your policies for "sunday morning" reading. >> >> walu. >> >> ------------------------------ >> On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 9:01 PM AST (Arabian) Paul Roy wrote: >> >> Sorry Kivuva I don't see why ICTA should be involved with an education >> >> project. The argument that anything computers is ICTA's responsibility is >> >> totally wrong. ICTA should spearhead policy issues and not meddle in >> >> procurement woes. >> >> >> Let me hear from ICTA on strategic initiative rather than wallowing in the >> >> muck of avarice! >> >> >> pro >> >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> This sounds like a good opportunity for us to drive the process. Remember, >> >> "The People Who Are Crazy Enough to Think They Can Change the World, Are >> >> the Ones Who Do." - Apple Inc. >> >> >> My President His excellency Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy have minced no >> >> words that they want no wastage in government. I too will not want to see >> >> my hard earned 30% PAYE and 16% VAT, and (insert other taxes here) going to >> >> waste. We have the chance to hold the bull by the horn. We have executive >> >> blessings. >> >> A little positive energy will go a long way to achieve our goals. We can >> >> lobby for ICTA to spearhead the exercise, and ensure we only explore the >> >> best model that will give advantage to ALL students "Standard 1 to Standard >> >> 8". Something like a laboratory, which will be an investment that can take >> >> 5 years before replenishment. The laptops were a champaign pledge, but >> >> Jubilee is no more campaigning. They need sound advice from the experts. >> >> Community input will help us identify the best path to take. >> >> >> And we can achieve this, even if it means going to the streets and getting >> >> support from Boniface Mwangi and Oki Okiya Okoiti Omtata. >> >> >> Which path will we take? >> >> >> ______________________ >> >> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya. >> >> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> kictanet mailing list >> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/roykoikai%40gmail.com >> >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled gro

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Re: [kictanet] Board cancels tender awarded to Olive Technologies to supply Standard One
by Walubengo J 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

@Roy, totally agree. ICT Authority is a policy level entity and in an ideal world should remain so. But you and I know Kenya is decades away from an ideal environment. Put simply, in Kenya if you dont control the money(read procurement) you can as well write and file your policies for "sunday morning" reading. walu. ------------------------------ On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 9:01 PM AST (Arabian) Paul Roy wrote: >Sorry Kivuva I don't see why ICTA should be involved with an education >project. The argument that anything computers is ICTA's responsibility is >totally wrong. ICTA should spearhead policy issues and not meddle in >procurement woes. > >Let me hear from ICTA on strategic initiative rather than wallowing in the >muck of avarice! > >pro > > >On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > >> This sounds like a good opportunity for us to drive the process. Remember, >> "The People Who Are Crazy Enough to Think They Can Change the World, Are >> the Ones Who Do." - Apple Inc. >> >> My President His excellency Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy have minced no >> words that they want no wastage in government. I too will not want to see >> my hard earned 30% PAYE and 16% VAT, and (insert other taxes here) going to >> waste. We have the chance to hold the bull by the horn. We have executive >> blessings. >> A little positive energy will go a long way to achieve our goals. We can >> lobby for ICTA to spearhead the exercise, and ensure we only explore the >> best model that will give advantage to ALL students "Standard 1 to Standard >> 8". Something like a laboratory, which will be an investment that can take >> 5 years before replenishment. The laptops were a champaign pledge, but >> Jubilee is no more campaigning. They need sound advice from the experts. >> Community input will help us identify the best path to take. >> >> And we can achieve this, even if it means going to the streets and getting >> support from Boniface Mwangi and Oki Okiya Okoiti Omtata. >> >> Which path will we take? >> >> ______________________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya. >> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/roykoikai%40gmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > > > >-- >"Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of >luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." > >Roy.

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Awards for women working towards the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in technology
by Dorcas Muthoni 13 Mar '14

13 Mar '14

Dear Colleagues, Thousands of women throughout the world are leading technological innovation. They often go unnoticed and unrewarded. The Anita Borg Institute has created a set of awards to honor these distinguished women and those who are working towards the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in technology. Please review this brief summary of the awards currently open and nominate a deserving team or candidate or forward this information to someone who might be interested. Social Impact ABIE Award 2014 nominations now open - Deadline is May 15, 2014 The Award for Social Impact recognizes individuals who have made a positive impact on women, technology, and society. The recipient will be honored at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing in Phoenix, Arizona in October 2014. Change Agent ABIE Awards 2014 nominations now open - Deadline is May 15, 2014 The Change Agent Awards celebrate the accomplishments of rising technical women leaders from outside the United States, with an emphasis on developing countries, whose work results in social, cultural, and/or behavioral change. The award covers the winners' expenses to attend the conference. The award recipients will be honored at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing in Phoenix, Arizona in October 2014. Please let me know if you have questions about the Social Impact ABIE Award or the Change Agent ABIE Awards. Thank you, Muthoni

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] TOR- Communication Expert for ARB
by Barrack Otieno 13 Mar '14

13 Mar '14

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Betel Hailu <hailu(a)isoc.org> Date: Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 5:35 PM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] TOR- Communication Expert for ARB To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Hi all, Kindly help us spread the news to the attached open vacancy that we are looking to fill urgently at the Internet Society, Africa Regional Bureau. Feel free to forward it to your networks. Kind regards, Betel Hailu ___________________________________________________ Betel Hailu Project Coordinator Mobile : +251 911 24 31 01 Skype : betty.hailu Internet Society (ISOC) www.InternetSociety.org <http://www.internetsociety.org/> _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277+254721325277 +254-20-2498789+254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype

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Only 10 days to go for #Idlelo6 Conference 24th - 28th March 2014 Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
by John Matogo 13 Mar '14

13 Mar '14

> > Dear colleagues, > A reminder of the Idlelo 6 conference that is now only 10 days away. Online registration is open. Payments can be made at the gate. Register now and secure your slot, we have limited capacity for participation. > > Just a reminder on the coming #Idlelo6 conference that will take place in > Nairobi from 24th - 28th March at Strathmore University. > > Lined up are a series of exciting technical training sessions that were > requested for by the open source community from all over Africa. Following > this are great presentations and discussions by those who responded to the > earlier call for papers. See the programme at this link: > http://idlelo.net/content/sessions . > > There are also topical discussions on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) > tools for GIS to facilate resource planning, Open Data, Case Studies on > FOSS tools for Revenue collection, Open Education Resources, FOSS for > Education and many more. > > Registration is open, there are limited spaces especially for the training > sessions, it is advisable to register as soon as possible at this site: > http://idlelo.net/content/idlelo-6-conference-registration > > Let us come together as an Open Source Community at the Idlelo 6 > Conference. See attached poster. > > Kindly share this widely and wildly with other colleagues in your various > networks. > > > Regards, > > John Matogo > Manager > Incubation Centre, @iBizAfrica > Strathmore University > P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA > Tel: +254 070 303 4280 (direct line) > Personal Mobile:+254 722 813 533 > Skype: jmatogo > Twitter: @jmatogo > LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/avcn7qu > Web: www.strathmore.edu and http://www.ibizafrica.co.ke/ > > -- Note: All emails sent from Strathmore University are subject to Strathmore's Email Terms & Conditions. Please click here<http://www.strathmore.edu/aboutus.php?id=184>to read the policy. "Visit our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/StrathmoreUniversity>Page and Twitter <https://twitter.com/StrathU>Account".

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Curious call for supply of typewriters: Ministry of LANDS!
by Bob Omondi 13 Mar '14

13 Mar '14

If at all this is true, then we surely need to know the rationale! http://www.nation.co.ke/news/politics/Lands-ministry-typewriters-Tender/-/1… Regards Bob.

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Fwd: Deloitte report - The Future of Telecoms in Africa
by Ali Hussein 13 Mar '14

13 Mar '14

Listers For this of you who may not have seen this report. Its a compelling read. Ali Hussein +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Nikhil Hira <nhira(a)deloitte.co.ke> > Date: March 13, 2014 at 8:00:06 AM GMT+3 > To: Ali <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > Subject: Deloitte report - The Future of Telecoms in Africa > Reply-To: nhira(a)deloitte.co.ke > > > East Africa > > Dear Ali > > Following our successful launch of the 2014 TMT Predictions last month, we are pleased to share with you yet another piece of thought leadership relevant to the telecommunications sector. > > Africa can no longer be considered the Dark Continent. Given the rate at which mobile connectivity is growing, it seems only natural that the way business is done will change. But how will Telco’s embrace this change and are they even ready for it? > > Deloitte has recently completed an in-depth analysis of the African Telecommunications market, its trends, and the drivers of it. We are convinced that there will be consolidation in the telecommunications sector and inevitably more inbound investment as the market opens up and the economic returns improve. Locally we are already seeing this take place with the recent announcement by Safaricom and Airtel of their intended purchase of Yu Mobile. > > Indigenous companies, foreign investors, and global players have all made significant investment into the continent or certainly parts of it. Even governments are waking up to the opportunity to regulate and to auction spectrum and licences. > > While the future shape is still far from clear, we see four potential scenarios: > > Winner takes all – as the markets consolidate quicker than most operators can respond; > Turf wars continue as new and existing operators battle it out for the profitable market and are joined by banks trying to protect their core business against mobile payments; > New entrants come into the market from adjacent sectors with greater added value than the traditional carriers – foreign media and even advertising groups are viewing telcos as a readymade channel to market; Equity bank recently applied to the CCK for a licence to become a Mobile Virtual Network Operator; and > Owning the hearts, minds, and wallets of consumers is the end goal. Will telcos, who have laid the foundation for connectivity and access, be the winners; or will it be global technology groups, the banks, media, advertisers or retailer giants? > The impact is not just on the industry incumbents, but on all players in their respective value chains (hardware, software, services and people provisioning) as they reposition their offerings to keep in step with an unchartered end-state. > > Click here to download the full report > > Yours Sincerely > > Nikhil Hira > TMT Leader > Deloitte East Africa > Tel +254 (0)20 423 000 > nhira(a)deloitte.co.ke > > Please consider the environment before printing > > Home | Security | Legal | Privacy > > Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/aboutfor a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms. > > "Deloitte" is the brand under which tens of thousands of dedicated professionals in independent firms throughout the world collaborate to provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, and tax services to selected clients. These firms are members of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL), a UK private company limited by guarantee. Each member firm provides services in a particular geographic area and is subject to the laws and professional regulations of the particular country or countries in which it operates. DTTL does not itself provide services to clients. DTTL and each DTTL member firm are separate and distinct legal entities, which cannot obligate each other. DTTL and each DTTL member firm are liable only for their own acts or omissions and not those of each other. Each DTTL member firm is structured differently in accordance with national laws, regulations, customary practice, and other factors, and may secure the provision of professional services in its territory through subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or other entities. > > © 2014 Deloitte & Touche. All rights reserved. Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited > > > > Unsubscribe | Update my profile | View PDF | Pause subscription > > Email powered by > > This email was sent to ali(a)hussein.me.ke on 2014-03-13 > Deloitte & Touche is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please report it to us.

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Fwd: Ford Foundation seeks Global Internet Rights Program Officer
by Alice Munyua 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

Dear all, This might be of interest to some. Best Alice Begin forwarded message: > From: "Duggins, Kamilah" > Date: March 12, 2014 at 22:53:40 GMT+3 > To: "alice(a)apc.org" <alice(a)apc.org> > > I hope this note finds you well. I am writing to request your help in identifying candidates to serve as the Ford Foundation’s Program Officer focused on Global Internet Rights. > please share the attached position announcement widely with colleagues to help us identify a strong and diverse candidate pool. If there are any listservs, e-newsletters, LinkedIn groups or blogs that reach the audience we might be interested in, please share that information with me as well. > > The foundation seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to build on Ford’s rich legacy in and commitment to promoting universal access, open systems and clear protections for the public in the Internet environment. The Program Officer will manage a portfolio of grants and other activities to support a robust field of organizations doing work primarily in the Global South as part of the foundation’s Democracy, Rights and Justice Program. This is a new position in a newly created unit, and an amazing opportunity for the right candidate. > > The current priorities of the work are to: > > promote economic and social protections in the Internet environment > create ubiquitous, inexpensive and safe Internet access > broaden the participation of marginalized groups through targeted strategies for digital inclusion > create a competitive marketplace for innovation and access > promote open and transparent technology systems > advance fair and representative strategies for Internet governance > > Ideal candidates will be unafraid of technology, policy and coalition building; have a bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years’ professional experience working with media, technology and policy organizations internationally or within a global context; and substantial previous experience in and deep knowledge of Internet policy. Also required is excellent analytical, organizational and written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to conceptualize program ideas and develop innovative strategies; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. > > This position is based in our New York office. Fluency in English is required. > > > To apply, please visit http://www.fordfoundation.org/careers/jobs/415. > > > We greatly appreciate any consideration and assistance you can lend to this important search. > > > Sincerely, > > > Talent Acquisition Specialist > 320 East 43rd Street > New York, NY 10017 > www.fordfoundation.org > > > > > >

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School laptop tender cancelled
by Lawrence Njogu 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

News flash http://standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000106658&story_title=sh24-6b-school… How could they award a LARGE contract like this without doing due diligence? I can't imagine that they had not reviewed the company financials thoroughly. It seems like the only selection criteria used was on cost basis. Even with these new developments, I still find it troubling that the review board directed the tendering process to undertake fresh re-tendering and start from the Best And Final Offer (Bafo) stage. This project needs to be scrapped all together...or redefine the objectives and approach.

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